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Key people at Washington Square Angels.
Washington Square Angels was founded in 2021 by Michael Montero (Co-Founder).
Washington Square Angels functions as an angel investment group and forum, specializing in seed funding for emerging companies. It provides a structured platform for entrepreneurs to present their ventures, securing capital from its investor network. The organization focuses on identifying high-potential startups to support their early development.
Established in 2021, Washington Square Angels was founded to leverage the New York University community for venture investment. It originated as a forum for NYU alumni, students, faculty, and parents. This initiative sought to pool expertise and resources from the university's ecosystem, supporting early-stage ventures within a connected academic network.
The group primarily serves entrepreneurs seeking initial funding for innovative projects. Concurrently, it offers its NYU-affiliated members opportunities to engage in early-stage venture capital. Washington Square Angels aims to foster entrepreneurial growth by connecting the NYU community with the broader startup ecosystem, empowering future founders.
Washington Square Angels has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $5.0M Seed in Steg AI in July 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2023 | Steg AI | $5.0M Seed | Paladin Capital Group | BLU Venture Investors, Energy Impact Partners, OODA Ventures, Alexander Lavin, Brian Early, Chen Ping YU, ELI Adler, NYU |
Washington Square Angels was founded in 2021 by Michael Montero (Co-Founder).
Key people at Washington Square Angels.
